One-Pot Chicken and Rice
A cozy and hearty one-pot chicken and rice dish that’s easy to prepare on busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Brown the chicken by heating oil in a pot over medium heat, adding chicken thighs skin side down for 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté the aromatics by flipping the chicken, cooking for another 5 minutes, and then adding diced onion to soften for 3 minutes before adding garlic and paprika.
- Add rice and broth, stirring to combine, and bring to a gentle boil, then nestle in the chicken.
- Cook on low heat covered for about 25-30 minutes.
- Stir in the peas and cover for another 5 minutes to steam.
Notes
Consider garnishing with chopped parsley or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, rice, one-pot, comfort food, easy recipe, dinner